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Author's Ultimate Book Recommendations Revealed

Discover the literary treasures that shaped one of Britain's most successful authors, from childhood favourites to modern masterpieces that deserve a place on your bookshelf.

Pine & Lime Cordial Makes Nostalgic Comeback

Cottees' iconic Pine & Lime cordial, discontinued and mourned by generations of Brits, makes triumphant comeback following overwhelming public demand. The nostalgic favourite returns to bring a taste of childhood back to UK households.

Woody Allen's First Novel Divides Critics

The filmmaker's debut novel, a philosophical tale of a man's search for meaning, receives a mixed reception from critics who question its literary merits.

Booker Prize 2025 Longlist: 13 Novels Revealed

Discover the 13 exceptional novels longlisted for the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize, featuring a diverse mix of established literary giants and exciting debut voices from across the globe.

Booker Prize Hailed as Indian Authors Dominate Shortlist

The 2023 Booker Prize ceremony in London marked a watershed moment for literature, as authors of Indian origin dominated the shortlist and claimed the coveted award, signalling a shift in the British literary landscape.

Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete

The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.

Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Desai and Szalay Lead

The Man Booker Prize 2025 shortlist showcases six extraordinary novels, featuring literary heavyweights Kiran Desai and David Szalay, praised for their 'brilliantly human' storytelling.

Richard Beard's Novel Reimagines Alan Turing's Life

Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.

Instagram Reintroduces Chronological Feed Options

Instagram is rolling out a significant update, giving users more control over their feed with new 'Following' and 'Favourites' chronological options, moving away from its algorithm-driven experience.

Striped Pyjamas author John Boyne cancelled for gender views

Bestselling Irish author John Boyne, famed for 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', is at the centre of a fierce cancellation campaign after expressing gender-critical beliefs. The literary community is deeply divided over free speech and trans rights.

Queen Camilla's Witty Pride and Prejudice Joke

Queen Camilla charmed attendees at her annual literary festival with a playful reference to Colin Firth's iconic Mr Darcy lake scene from the BBC's Pride and Prejudice adaptation.

Kiran Desai: I never thought it would happen in the US

Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai delivers a powerful critique on America's political trajectory, drawing alarming parallels to the themes of her seminal novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' in an exclusive Guardian interview.

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